Tuesday, February 27, 2007

beauty and the beast

I live about 30 minutes' drive south of Vancouver, on the south bank of the Fraser River, across from one of its most industrial areas. This is not the downtown Vancouver of the postcards, featuring Howe Sound, the beaches and False Creek.

Heading out this morning I was struck by what an amazingly clear day it was so had to hurry home and get my camera. I took these shots hanging over the fences of the homes of private citizens, butt pointing towards River Road in all its 'semi' glory (it's a truck route). The highrises are in suburban Burnaby and New Westminster -- getting less suburban all the time. With the North Shore mountains as a backdrop it was a classic illustration of Beauty and the Beast.

9 Comments:

Andrea,so glad to see these new and beautiful images! Who knows how many "truckers photo bloggers" you inspired and on whose blog the images of you hanging over the fence will show up! :-)))Would you reveal which camera you're using (I am on the lookout)?Greetings on this 28th of February,Merisi